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BUYERS GUIDE
If you have not bought from Dunbar Sloane before please read
the following notes. They are set out in the order you are likely to
come across them in the process of buying at auction. Staff will be
pleased to answer any questions you may have.
BEFORE THE AUCTION
• CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
The terms and conditions under which the buyer acts at a sale are
detailed at the rear of this catalogue. We recommend that you
read and understand these conditions before registering to bid at
auction. This sale is subject to the conditions of business printed in
this catalogue and to the reserves.
• VIEWING
All lots are available for inspection prior to the sale. Although staff
will endeavour to answer your enquiries and give advice, the final
decision to bid and the amount is at your discretion and liability.
Pre-sale estimates are the estimated prices printed. They are in New
Zealand dollars and are the approximate prices expected to be
realised, excluding buyers premium. They are not definitive, they are
prepared well in advance of the sale and are subject to revision.
• CONDITION REPORTS
Dunbar Sloane Ltd will provide a verbal condition report if you
would like an opinion on the condition of any particular lot prior to
purchasing.
THE AUCTION
• REGISTRATION
To bid at the auction you will need to register for a bidding number
at the front desk either during the viewing or prior to the auction.
• BUYING AT AUCTION
Please bid clearly and promptly using your bidding number. When
you successfully purchase a lot the auctioneer will ask you for your
number and this will show on your invoice. Approximate selling rate
auctions are generally conducted at the rate of around 100-120 lots
per hour. However, this can vary.
• ABSENTEE BIDDING
If you are unable to attend the auction, Dunbar Sloane Ltd can bid
on your behalf according to your written instructions. This is a free
service for intending buyers. Please complete clearly the written
biding form at the back of this catalogue and submit it to Dunbar
Sloane Ltd at least 24 hours before the sale to ensure it is safely
received. Lots will be purchased for you as reasonably as possible,
subject to other bids in the room and to reserves.
• TELEPHONE BIDDING
If you are unable to attend the auction in person, you can elect to
bid by telephone. This must be arranged with Dunbar Sloane Ltd at
least 24 hours prior to the sale and is subject to a minimum lot value
of $1,000. We accept no responsibility if for whatever reason we are
unable to contact you during the auction.
• BUYERS PREMIUM
The buyer shall pay to Dunbar Sloane Ltd a premium of 15% of the
hammer price plus G.S.T, effectively adding 17.25% to the hammer
price.
AFTER THE AUCTION
• PAYMENT
Payment for purchase is due in New Zealand dollars within 48
hours from the date of sale by cash, cheque or eftpos. Alternatively
payment can be made by telegraphic transfer direct to our bank.
Please add $20 NZ to cover New Zealand bank charges.
National Bank of New Zealand, Wellington Branch
Credit 06 0501 0524945 00
170-186 Featherston Street
Payee Dunbar Sloane Ltd
Swift Code ANZBNZ 22
DUNBAR
SLOANE
W E L L I N G T O N
Please include details of sale date, sale type and lot numbers with all
payments.
• COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
Property purchased can be collected as soon as full payment has
been received. Any items not collected within seven days of the
auction may be subject to a storage and insurance fee.
• NATIONAL PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT
We prefer you (the purchaser) to pack and arrange transport.
Removal trucking firms can make crates, wrap your goods and have
them delivered to you. Note: Couriers do not pack and require
payment before they pick up the goods. If you wish Dunbar Sloane
Ltd to pack and provide packing materials and arrange and pay
for couriers we charge for this service. This is to be paid before the
goods leave our premises. We pack with care, however we take no
responsibility for damage once your goods leave our premises. We
insist you take out your own insurance to cover any damage or loss
in transit.
• INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND STORAGE
Dunbar Sloane Ltd can advise on the best method of packing and
freight to send purchased property internationally. A wide variety
of methods of despatch are used depending on the weight and
volume and cost estimates can be obtained from us at any time.
Upon receiving your written instructions, we will with discretion,
engage professional commercial shippers or deal with the shippers
of your choice. Long term storage can also be arranged. Insurance
is the buyers responsibility for freight and storage.
• OPENING TIMES
Dunbar Sloane Ltd general office hours are Monday to Friday
8.30am-5pm. Please note many of our advertised or published
auction and viewing times fall outside these hours.
• SUBSCRIPTIONS
Dunbar Sloane Ltd catalogues are reference works collected in
their own right, as well as being the essential guide to any auction.
Annual subscriptions ensure regular receipt of catalogues. Refer to
subscription details at back of this catalogue.
• EMAIL
info@dunbarsloane.co.nz
• INTERNET SITE
www.dunbarsloane.com
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